Homelab template
Media Server Core
4U
Plex, Jellyfin, and light transcode workloads
Estimated budget
$1,250
Intel Quick Sync
64 GB RAM
2x NVMe
Typical draw
Compatible
185W idle with comfortable room for peak load.
Each template is a complete homelab starting point — rack size, power draw, and part categories already mapped out. Pick the one that matches your workload, then swap parts until the budget and power budget line up.
Plex, Jellyfin, and light transcode workloads
185W idle with comfortable room for peak load.
Proxmox, containers, and lab VMs
230W idle with comfortable room for peak load.
ZFS storage, snapshots, and offsite sync
160W idle with comfortable room for peak load.
Switching, firewall, and management services
95W idle with comfortable room for peak load.